Arrive in the early morning approximately 6.30am at Lao Cai, the border town
to Yunnan, China. Here you meet your driver who will provide the private vehicle transfer the 38 km drive on winding roads up the mountains to Sapa, located approx. 1,500 m above sea level.
On clear days you can see the highest mountain of Vietnam, the Fansipan.
Enjoy an early breakfast at a local restaurant and then drive from Sapa to Lao Chai village. Views of
the Muong Hoa Valley and magnificent surrounding mountains and rice terrace fields can be
seen on this journey. Along the road, people from many ethnic minority groups, such as H’mong,
Zay, and Red Dao are likely to be encountered, and there are stalls along the way that serve tea,
fruits and sweets. Soon after turning off the main road and taking a local path, we will arrive in
the Black H’mong village of Lao Chai, where you will experience the daily life of the villagers.
Enjoy a light walk from Lao Chai to Ta Van village, where the Zay hill tribes live. Here you take a
rest and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by your local guide in a local house.
After lunch, continue walking to the meeting point for your transfer back to Sapa town. The
Remainder of the day is at leisure. You may choose at your pace to discover Sapa town, its bustling
market, the colourful dresses of the Ethnic people, tea and coffee shops as well as the local life
in this mountain town.
Included Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
